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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.22, 337.62 and 88.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.22, 337.62 and 88.18 is: 132.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.22 : 337.62 = 88.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.22/337.62 = 88.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.22x = 337.62 × 88.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.22x = 29,771.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,771.33/225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.19

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